Toyota Corolla Levin / Sprinter Trueno AE86
Verified source All cars eligible
NHTSA: the 25-year period "runs from the date of the vehicle's manufacture" (49 U.S.C. 30112(b)(9); 49 CFR 591.5(i)). Most plates show month/year only; we treat a build month as fully clear from the last day of that month 25 years later. Go by the build plate.
Build month → eligible month
| Built | Turns 25 | Status (October 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| May 1983 | May 2008 | Eligible |
| Jun 1983 | Jun 2008 | Eligible |
| Jul 1983 | Jul 2008 | Eligible |
| Aug 1983 | Aug 2008 | Eligible |
| Sep 1983 | Sep 2008 | Eligible |
| Oct 1983 | Oct 2008 | Eligible |
| Nov 1983 | Nov 2008 | Eligible |
| Dec 1983 | Dec 2008 | Eligible |
| Jan 1984 | Jan 2009 | Eligible |
| Feb 1984 | Feb 2009 | Eligible |
| Mar 1984 | Mar 2009 | Eligible |
| Apr 1984 | Apr 2009 | Eligible |
| May 1984 | May 2009 | Eligible |
| Jun 1984 | Jun 2009 | Eligible |
| Jul 1984 | Jul 2009 | Eligible |
| Aug 1984 | Aug 2009 | Eligible |
| Sep 1984 | Sep 2009 | Eligible |
| Oct 1984 | Oct 2009 | Eligible |
| Nov 1984 | Nov 2009 | Eligible |
| Dec 1984 | Dec 2009 | Eligible |
| Jan 1985 | Jan 2010 | Eligible |
| Feb 1985 | Feb 2010 | Eligible |
| Mar 1985 | Mar 2010 | Eligible |
| Apr 1985 | Apr 2010 | Eligible |
| May 1985 | May 2010 | Eligible |
| Jun 1985 | Jun 2010 | Eligible |
| Jul 1985 | Jul 2010 | Eligible |
| Aug 1985 | Aug 2010 | Eligible |
| Sep 1985 | Sep 2010 | Eligible |
| Oct 1985 | Oct 2010 | Eligible |
| Nov 1985 | Nov 2010 | Eligible |
| Dec 1985 | Dec 2010 | Eligible |
| Jan 1986 | Jan 2011 | Eligible |
| Feb 1986 | Feb 2011 | Eligible |
| Mar 1986 | Mar 2011 | Eligible |
| Apr 1986 | Apr 2011 | Eligible |
| May 1986 | May 2011 | Eligible |
| Jun 1986 | Jun 2011 | Eligible |
| Jul 1986 | Jul 2011 | Eligible |
| Aug 1986 | Aug 2011 | Eligible |
| Sep 1986 | Sep 2011 | Eligible |
| Oct 1986 | Oct 2011 | Eligible |
| Nov 1986 | Nov 2011 | Eligible |
| Dec 1986 | Dec 2011 | Eligible |
| Jan 1987 | Jan 2012 | Eligible |
| Feb 1987 | Feb 2012 | Eligible |
| Mar 1987 | Mar 2012 | Eligible |
| Apr 1987 | Apr 2012 | Eligible |
| May 1987 | May 2012 | Eligible |
FAQ
When can I import a Toyota Corolla Levin / Sprinter Trueno (AE86) to the US?
Under NHTSA's 25-year exemption (49 U.S.C. 30112(b)(9)), eligibility runs from the vehicle's date of manufacture. For this model, production started May 1983, so the earliest cars become eligible in May 2008. Production ended May 1987, so the last cars become eligible in May 2012. Always check the build plate on the specific car.
Is the AE86 eligible under the 25-year rule right now?
Status as of 2026-10-19: All cars eligible. The 25-year period runs from the manufacture date, not the model year. A car built late in the production run may still be waiting.
Does EPA also apply to a AE86 import?
Yes. EPA's Form 3520-1 Code E covers vehicles at least 21 years old (calendar year of manufacture subtracted from year of importation) in original unmodified configuration. DOT and EPA are separate tests; you need both.
How much does it cost to import a Toyota Corolla Levin / Sprinter Trueno?
Costs vary by auction price, shipping and duty. Use our AE86 landed-cost calculator for an editable estimate. Typical overhead beyond the car is often a few thousand dollars (see our import-cost guide).
Where to buy parts
- RHDJapan · Ships from Japan: Nismo, Mugen, Spoon, Tomei, HKS, Cusco and OEM parts
- Nengun Performance · Ships from Japan: HKS, Nismo, Greddy, Blitz, RAYS and more. Also offers a Yahoo Japan Auctions service
- Megazip · Genuine OEM Japanese parts by catalog and part number
- Black Hawk Japan · Importer of HKS, Spoon, Mugen, TRD and other Japanese tuning brands
- Japamart · Japan proxy buying (Yahoo Auctions, Mercari), useful for discontinued OEM and used tuner parts
- Summit Racing · Large US performance retailer (fluids, tools, universal parts)
- CARiD · Large US online retailer of aftermarket and replacement parts and accessories
- Amazon (Automotive) · Fluids, filters, tools and universal accessories
- eBay Motors Parts · Used and NOS JDM parts from US and Japan sellers
- ZenMarket · Japan proxy for Yahoo Auctions and Japanese stores
- Buyee · Japan proxy for Yahoo Auctions and Mercari
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